Here you go. Addison is always asking others how they are doing and trying to find ways to brighten their day. She she shows compassion to everyone she encounters. She leads by example in the classroom with her attitude and effort. Congratulations, Addison. Our first grade student is Maya Lester. Maya is doing so well with following directions, trying new things, making new friends, and smiling at everyone she meets. She is a happy, kind, and wonderful student. So, congratulations to Maya. Our second grade student of the month is Natalie Chi Papoka. Second grade team is proud to recognize Natalie as their student of the month for demonstrating outstanding responsibility, being helpful to others, and showing respect in all interactions. She consistently sets a positive example for her classmates, takes initiative, and treats everyone with kindness and consideration. Keep up the great work. Our third grade student of the month is Gianna Kala.
I did the same thing to Mark last month. could you please share with the board and the entire community your plans for next year as a graduating senior? Yeah. Um so I'll be attending uh Harvey Mud College in Claremont, California. Um they're like ranked uh it's one of the top two engineering institutions in the country. Um I was offered full tuition scholarship. I'm going to study engineering and um I hope to go into firmware engineering um in the future. Yeah. So Congratulations, Lamar. Thanks, Lamar. Congratulations. Okay, Dr. Artosi, we're up to uh some the winter sports all county recognition. Would you like to I'd be happy to see that for us? I'd be happy to. Um Mr. President Commissioner Mahia will assist you. Um so these students will be um recognized at our June 12th special board meeting. But we do have a resolution tonight um recognizing them.
Um both are very student driven which means the um sets are designed by the kids and then created by the kids. Uh choreography is done by the kids, taught by the kids. Um we like to keep it we like to keep it that way so that the kids are more invested. Um we did Frozen back in January. Um Mrs. Nina McCcluskey, oh there you are. Uh was our creative director. Um, we just performed Beetlejuice 48 hours ago, uh, on the stage here, um, under the direction of Mrs. Michael Felder, our creative director, and Mr. Miltich has worked with Miss, he can't get away from it like me. Um, as our music director for both shows. So, our kids are going to take the stage and perform the finale from both of the shows, starting with the Frozen finale. You'll probably recognize that one. Um, and actually you should recognize the finale from Beetlejuice as well.
Dan Canouro and Mr. Thomas Bogart. Executive Director of State and Federal Programs, Mr. Josh Bane. We also have our Morirana High School administrative team here, Mrs. Pacina, Mr. Schubel, Mrs. Ro, Mrs. Deacy, and Mrs. Cornell. I am also pleased to be in the presence of Morirana High School and MUSD teachers, counselors, staff, and leaders. Please join me in thanking them for the dedication they have to our students. Finally, I am joined by five of our incredible student leaders. It is my honor to introduce our speakers tonight. Giving our closing remarks this evening, senior class president Karina Rodriguez Quanka. Tonight's senior speaker Sophia Bedoni. The class of 2005 saludiator 2025 saludiatoran Bryce Faloff. The class of 2025 valadictorian Ella Ferris. and giving our first speech this evening. Please join me in welcoming our student body president, Matthew Rowan [Applause] Track, friends, Romans, classmates, lend me your ears.
But think about the fact that you probably didn't even know it was there. All 43 of us have stepped on that doormat at least a couple of times. Or if you're me, probably about a hundred with how many times I've been late. Sorry, Mom and Dad, for all the automated calls that everyone here loves getting. Class of 2025, I give you the gift of a doormat. a simple, ordinary, mundane object that we overlook in the day-to-day life in the chaos. A doormat is more than just a surface to wipe away the day's dirt. It's a symbol of openness, connection, belonging, and familiarity. Class of 2025, I implore you to use this doormat as a reminder to leave your door open for new opportunities, old friends that are sitting amongst you today. challenges, failures, and successes. Be the person who invites others into your door. The relationships you build will shape your future more than any accomplishment will.
wave these rules with the approval of the board when necessary for the protection of privacy or the administration of the board's business. The portion of the meeting which oral public comment is held shall be limited to 30 minutes unless extended by a vote of the board. Provided, however, that every person who is physically present and has followed the reasonable rules set forth above shall be permitted in an opportunity to provide oral public comment by dividing the total time for oral public comment by the number of persons providing public comment. And this is a board niola policy [Music] PO0167.3. So now we'll ask if anyone is present who would like to speak to any item on the agenda or any other topic. And I believe right now we have two individuals who have signed up um for public comment. So we'll start with the first um is it Tara Shelton?
So on the meeting on June 12th um these project will be able to come back. They will give a presentation and explanation of the project and then from then everybody will be able to vote as they move forward. So with that being said Chris um you can just give us an update on the project. Yeah. Hi can everyone hear me? Yes. Great. Um yeah so uh as I'm sure you guys are aware um we have asked for a continuence uh to this plan till June 12th. Uh we are waiting on uh getting the peerreview consultant lined up and or we have the peer review peer review consultant lined up. Uh we're just uh waiting to get that process started with our client. Um and then when we receive those comments, we will update the plan and be ready for June 12th. And um where is the conservation?
Back in April, I shared with you where we currently stand in terms of salary compared to the surrounding districts. You've also heard from AU Abuda and its members at these meetings. They've been very clear about how they feel regarding our salary schedule and our health and welfare benefits. As I've been out delivering our appreciation gifts to the certificated staff, I've continued to hear the same concerns. Many of our educators feel undervalued. Some have told me morale hasn't been this bad since 2008. Tonight, we're honoring our retirees. Dedicated staff that have pulled poured their hearts into this district. I've continued to hear the same Oh, sorry. A few have shared with me that they were hoping to work a little longer, but they've chosen to leave now because the way things are going in our district. Please take a moment to really look at them. These are the same educators who were here during the years when Apple Valley was seen as one of the best places to work when people actually wanted to come here.
The result would be a massive heat island in comp combination with the residential tower on top of the old credit union. I would encourage you to that space and sort of take a look and see what it would be like. Uh so on the one hand we have a few lofty aspirations in the comprehensive plan calling to protect natural features but then providing no credible protection for natural features as a result of the increased density. In conclusion, there needs to be much stronger language in the comprehensive plan to save natural features from getting eliminated by the measures to increase density including the perennial gardens at the center of the city. Thanks for your consideration. Perfect. Thank you. Okay, we have um caller ending in 464. You can unmute by pressing star six, please. Yeah. Hi. Can you hear me? Yes. Oh, thanks. I'm always paranoid that that you can't.
Giana is constantly challenging herself, is inclusive of everyone, and shows leadership in an academic and social setting. And last but not least for JFK, our fourth grade student of the month is Jeremy Jose Rodriguez. There you go. Jeremy has become very conscientious about his success and realizes he holds the power. He has advocated for himself, has been trying harder to meet all of his teachers expectations and has done better all around this school year. Congratulations, Joe. You guys ready for a picture? Come with me. Stand right here in front of me. Here's right here. Come in close. Come in close. Like you like us. Turn your Oh yeah. Turn your certificate. So it flip it. Flip it. Everybody don't cover your face, guys. I got to see your whole face. They are. Can I have a smile? Oh, look at you guys. You're not teenagers.
If I could find it. Mr. Maya, if you want to take over the here. Oh, Mr. Mia. That's right. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. Uh these are students who won't be able to make it June 12th. See, I knew it had something to do with June 12th. Um Mr. Mahia, would you mind reading the uh resolution, please? And then I will call the students names and they can come up. No resolution. No. Okay, that's it. I'll go ahead and read the certificate of achievement. The first one is going to be the certificate of achievement. This recognition is certified to Sarah Swinebell on behalf of the Clifton Board of Education and Administration for all county first team bowling with sincere congratulations on your materious achievement with recognition by resolution of the board of education the desire to excel in the formula to a lifetime of success.
Um, they did bring a couple little props um that they're going to show you Olaf and our sandworm. So, I hope you enjoy [Applause] [Music] I take this warmth and it goodbye. you dark and fearless. Fill the world with light and love. And you're surrounded by a family at last. We're never going back. The past is in the [Applause] [Music] past. Let it go. Let it go. And I'll rise like a break of dawn. Let it go. Let it go. The bit and cold are gone. Here we stand in the light of [Applause] day. Let our true love grow. Let it go. [Applause] [Music] Hi, Mr. [Music] Shora work it all the time. Shake shake shake shake. Shake shake shake shake. Shake, shake, shake, shake. Shake, shake, shake, [Music] shake. You will find shake shake shake. Shake, shake, shake, shake your [Music] [Applause] eyes. Shake, shake, mama.
For the last time, I am proud to address you as your student body president. I would like to start by thanking everyone here, teachers, family, peers, for the experiences you've given us these past years. Everything, good and bad, big and small, has helped me get to this point, sharing my thoughts at our graduation. And for that, I'm eternally grateful. Now, for those of you who I've had the pleasure of knowing, and I fear that number is smaller than I would have liked, you probably know that bird watching is kind of my thing. Uh, I love everything ornithological and have spent countless hours in the field hunting and searching for a modeled ball of brown feathers that's only slightly different than the surrounding balls of feathers, but has come from hundreds of miles away. I primarily do this for pleasure and relaxation, but through the years there have been some things that I've noticed that I think can be applied to everyday non-avian life.
A doormat bears footprints. It marks those who pass through, a testament to the stories shared and the journeys intersected. You will leave your own mark on a multitude of people, and they in turn will leave theirs on you. Cherish these imprints whether they are messy or imper perfect for they are reminders of the lessons learned from the encounters. Now whether your foot has stepped on the property of another senior iss playing the most intense game of senior water tag ever or the football field of Mr. Romero's precious football field that he considers another one of his children. Or it stepped on the gym floor to win yet another spirit stick since we've won so many. or when it steps on the stage today to mark a big milestone in your life. Remember those who've stepped into your journey. The teachers who've made an impact on my life, my friends, my parents, my brother, my grandparents.
Is it Tara? J, I'm so sorry. J, if you'll just um state your name, address, and if you're affiliated with a group, and then you can start. I'm Jar Shelton. My address is 60 South K Road, 16 West, uh North Vernon. No affiliation. Um I will start off by saying the ADA is the most fundamental law protecting the civil rights of people with all types of disabilities, including autism. laws, regulations, and safety measures are continuously being updated through the state board of education. Just how up to date is the Jennings County Schools according to the IDOE? What are the current set procedures and protocols when the SRO officers need to interact with the students and staff? How often are they trained, briefed, and educated on proper conduct with students that obtain an IEP or a 504. As a special needs mother, aunt, friend, and advocate, I have witnessed and heard mishaps and mishandled situations that have shown just how much our school system as a whole has missed the mark on more than one occasion.
Can you remind me where the conservation process is? Is that come after? Is that going to be done simultaneously? Uh we have had one meeting so far with the conservation and I believe we have another meeting. I'm not positive, but I'm filling in for a colleague tonight. But uh yeah, we've had one meeting with the conservation so far and we've also had a meeting with the uh design review committee and we've received those comments as well. Okay, great. Thank you. So, Elro, the um the the deadline had been already moved back on this project, but now um as Ever was is explaining because this is a project that was already in process and we have discussed it was it once or twice I think. Yeah. So, that um because there were two meetings of the project, you guys wouldn't be eligible to actually vote on the project.
As you consider the next steps and yes provide direction despite the claim that the board does not do so, I urge you to remember the people behind these numbers. remember who we were as a district and who we could still be if we start making our staff the true priority. While other districts around us are settling contracts and still moving forward, we continue to fall further behind. The gap isn't just financial. It's a growing message to our educators that they don't matter. Let me be clear, our staff does matter. They've earned more than just words. They deserve action. It's long past time to show them that they are valued and that this district is ready to make them a priority again. Finally, Ava stands Avi Ava fully supports the call for Fitmat. It's a necessary step. It's time we get a clear, objective understanding of the financial challenges facing ABUSD.
Uh my name is Linda Brower and I am in Ward 5. First of all, thank you to everyone who worked on this resolution. I can see that a lot of effort and thought went into it. I spoke at your March meeting where you discussed the first draft of this resolution and and I appreciate this final draft. It really is alarming that page five of the draft comprehensive land use plan states that it replaces the 2004 natural features master plan which we all know was a detailed comprehensive set of standards to protect all natural features both on public and private land. I fully support your efforts through this resolution to ensure that the new comprehensive land use plan incorporate and strengthen those protections. There is nothing in your resolution I disagree with. I hope you will all vote for it. I do have one concrete suggestion.
Congratulations. All right, on to our middle school students. Our fifth grade student of the month at DDE is Daisy Telleshia. [Applause] The fifth grade team has selected Daisy as their May student of the month. Daisy has made an exceptional transition into a larger math class, demonstrating both independence and leadership. Since she had already mastered the current unit on fractions, she has taken initiative to work on various review topics on her own. She consistently puts forth her full effort on every assignment and does so with a positive attitude, never expressing frustration about working independently. What stands out most is her willingness to support others. She regularly helps classmates who are just beginning to learn fra fractions and offers guidance to those who have been absent. Her dedication, maturity, and kindness make her a truly deserving recipient of the award. So, congratulations to Daisy. Our sixth grade student of the month is Evelyn Smith.
Your efforts have brought this extension to you, your family and Clinton public schools signed by Alan Paris, president of the board of education and Dr. Danny Robatosi, superintendent of schools. The next one is going to be certificate of achievement. This recognition is certified to Elizabeth Lour on behalf of the Clifton Board of Education and administration for all county first team cheer with sincere congratulations on your materious achievement with recognition by resolution of the board of education. Desire to excel in the formula to a lifetime success. Your efforts have brought distinction to you, your family and Clinton public schools. Signed by Alan Paris, president of board of education and Dr. to Dan Rotosi, Superintendent of Schools. And finally, certificate of achievement. This recognition is certified to Alexa Miller on behalf of the Clinton Board of Education and Administration for all county first team cheer with sincere congratulations on your materious achievement with recognition by resolution of the board of education.